106 mins |
Rated
PG
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Starring Peter Ustinov, Aldo Ray, Joan Bennett, Leo G. Carroll, Basil Rathbone, Humphrey Bogart
Playing as part of Academy Cinemas' Christmas Programme this December.
A hilarious black comedy with an outstanding ensemble from director Michael Curtiz (CASABLANCA / MILDRED PIERCE).
'After breaking out of prison on Devil's Island, Joseph (Humphrey Bogart) and his two cohorts flee to a nearby town and hide in a shop run by kindhearted Felix (Leo G. Carroll) ; his wife, Amelie (Joan Bennett) ; and their daughter. The three men plan to rob the store and board a ship the next day, but they soon change their minds after sharing Christmas dinner with the family. When they learn of the family's financial troubles, the convicts decide instead to carry out a few good deeds.'
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Playing as part of Academy Cinemas' Christmas Programme this December.
A hilarious black comedy with an outstanding ensemble from director Michael Curtiz (CASABLANCA / MILDRED PIERCE).
'After breaking out of prison on Devil's Island, Joseph (Humphrey Bogart) and his two cohorts flee to a nearby town and hide in a shop run by kindhearted Felix (Leo G. Carroll) ; his wife, Amelie (Joan Bennett) ; and their daughter. The three men plan to rob the store and board a ship the next day, but they soon change their minds after sharing Christmas dinner with the family. When they learn of the family's financial troubles, the convicts decide instead to carry out a few good deeds.'